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“On Stage Alaska” presented by the Holland American Line during the Ultimate Travel & Vacation Expo, Oct. 13 and 14, is a great show for travelers looking to experience the wonders of Alaska.

The Holland America Line has a pair of presentations planned over the weekend, including “On Stage Alaska” at 2 p.m. Saturday, and “We Cover the World” on noon Sunday presented by Karen Sharpe, business development manager for Holland America Line.

“Holland America is a great resource for travelers, both novice and seasoned,” Sharpe said. “Holland has its own experience, decades’ worth, as it’s been arranging tours to Alaska for more than 65 years. They can arrange travel all over the globe, from Alaska to Australia, and plenty of places in between.”

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There will be a lot of focus on Alaska that weekend, however.

Whether one wants to explore the Yukon Territory and learn about the Gold Rush, trek through Denali, visit the arctic tundra, see a glacier cave, or view the Northern Lights, Holland has plenty of options to fulfill those travel dreams.

“We’re the only company going into the Yukon,” Sharpe said. And as such are able to offer travelers a variety of packages – be it a brief trip to Denali -- one of their newest offerings, via a partnership with the National Parks system -- or a 19-day cruise into Alaska’s frontier.

Sharpe speaks from experience about the joys of Alaska; she’s been there 12 times. It tends to be a huge draw for Michiganians, she said. “Alaska is the number one destination to sell here in Michigan.” It’s logical in many ways, she said, as she’s heard Alaska described as “Michigan on steroids.”

Travel agents will speak and offer deals on travel to the Klondike state, including a $200 credit toward a cruise. And, for those curious to learn more about Alaska, a married couple from the state will be speaking about their life there, sharing their experiences and expertise.

Come on by, Sharpe said, and “take advantage of the deals,” and of the knowledge.

To learn more about the Holland America Line, visit www.hollandamerica.com

The Ultimate Travel & Vacation Expo will be held at the Ultimate Soccer & Expo Center, located at 867 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 13, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14. Admission is $7 for adults, and free for children 17 and younger. To learn more, visit www.ultimatetravelexpo.com